Scratching the Surface (FULL)
September 10, 2025 - October 15, 2025
6 sessions
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teaching Artist:
Charlene Carpenzano
In this course for advanced ceramic students, participants will explore creative approaches to surface design using transfer techniques. The first session will be dedicated to independent studio time, allowing students to create forms that will serve as the foundation for surface experimentation.
Over the following four weeks, students will:
- Learn to apply commercially made transfers to leather-hard and bisqueware surfaces.
- Experiment with colored slips to enhance transfer imagery and surface depth.
- Design and create custom underglaze or slip transfers.
The final class will be devoted to independent glazing and finishing of the work produced throughout the course.
This class is intended for returning students or those with equivalent ceramic experience.
Location and Parking
Newport Art Museum classes are held in the Museum School at the Coleman Center for Creative Studies, at 26 Liberty Street. Please park in our museum parking lots or on Liberty Street.
Education Policies and Procedures
Please review Newport Art Museum's education policies and procedures.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available. Please submit an application to the Director of Museum Education two weeks prior to class start date.